Pre-operative assessment Nurse - 9 month booking - Monday- Friday
Pre-operative assessment Nurse
Location: James Paget University Hospital NHS Trust
Salary: £270-£360 per day
Shift Patterns: Monday - Friday 0800-1800 ****booking ASAP - 9 months available****
Make a Difference in pre-operative clinics
Do you want a flexible role which enables you to be part of a to be part of a high-performing surgical team?
Join Medacs Healthcare and help our client to deliver safe, compassionate care in pre-operative clinics, both major and minor surgeries.
We're recruiting Pre-operative assessment Nurses to assist pre-operative clinics, adult patients listed for elective surgery for the specialities of General Surgery. Trauma and Orthopaedics & Gynaecology
What You'll Be Doing
You'll work as an essential member of the pre- operative clinics, supporting qualified practitioners and contributing to high-quality patient care. Your responsibilities include:
1. Comprehensive Assessment: Conduct full nursing assessments, including medical history, social history, vital signs, and physical examinations.
2. Risk & Fitness Evaluation: Determine a patient's surgical risk and optimize their health status for the procedure (e.g., blood pressure, diabetes control).
3. Diagnostic Coordination: Arrange and interpret tests like ECGs, blood tests, and X-rays, or refer for further specialist assessment.
4. Patient Education: Explain the surgery, pre-op care, post-op expectations, and provide guidance on hygiene and medications.
5. Patient Support: Offer reassurance, answer questions, and address psychological concerns, acting as a key point of contact.
6. Documentation & Communication: Maintain detailed records, report risks, and liaise with surgical/anesthetic teams.
7. Discharge Planning: Identify and address potential discharge issues early to facilitate a smooth recovery.
Essential
8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
9. Strong clinical assessment and decision-making abilities.
10. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
11. Compassion, empathy, and attention to detail
What You'll Need
12. Minimum of 6 months UK based experience in pre- operative clinics - NMC
13. Right to work in the UK (No visa sponsorship is available for this role)
14. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Why Join Medacs Healthcare?
We're more than a locum recruitment agency - we work in partnership with you to ensure you find your perfect locum role. With access to block bookings, flexible shifts to suit you, and a friendly, supportive team, you'll feel the difference we make together.
Benefits Of Working With Us Include
15. 30 years of recruitment experience
16. Fast-track registration
17. Registration and onboarding support
18. Dedicated compliance team
19. Referral bonuses
20. Opportunities across the UK and internationally
Apply Now
Ready to take the next step? Apply today and be part of our team!
Note: We are unable to process applications from candidates who cannot provide evidence of UK right to work. Sponsorship is unfortunately not available.
We're committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
For More Information, Contact
21. Rosie Seale - Recruitment Consultant
22. 01785 256434
23. Rosie.seale@medacs.com